Star Horse Shahryar, 2021 Japan Derby Winner and Dubai Sheema Classic Champion, to Retire as a Pensioner at Northern Horse Park
It has been announced that the celebrated racehorse Shahryar (5-year-old colt), winner of the 2021 Japan Derby and the Dubai Sheema Classic, will be retired as a pensioner at Northern Horse Park in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. This news was revealed by Shunsuke Yoshida, representative of Sunday Racing. Shahryar's path as a stallion was reportedly cut short due to a reproductive illness. Mr. Yoshida expressed his regret, stating, "His reproductive illness worsened, and he unfortunately lost his fertility partway through. It's truly disappointing, as we had great expectations for him as a stallion." Shahryar had joined Shadai Stallion Station as a breeding stallion but was forced to retire due to the worsening of his condition, leaving behind only a small number of seven foals. Regarding Shahryar's retirement to Northern Horse Park, Mr. Yoshida commented, "We hope he finds a new possibility as a riding horse," and encouraged fans to "please come and visit him...